Legal and Regulatory Register Template
A legal and regulatory register template defining the register of applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations with owners and compliance status, aligned to ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2.
What's Included
1. Purpose & Scope
What the register is for.
2. Obligation Identification
Finding what applies.
3. Register Content
What each entry records.
4. Compliance Status
Where the organisation stands.
5. Monitoring for Change
Law changes and the register must too.
6. Review
Cadence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a legal and regulatory register template include?
A comprehensive legal and regulatory register template should include purpose & scope, obligation identification, register content, compliance status, and more. This template covers 6 key sections aligned to ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2 requirements.
Which frameworks require a risk management policy?
Major frameworks requiring risk management policies include ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2. This template maps directly to their control requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance across multiple standards.
How often should a legal and regulatory register template be reviewed?
Best practice is to review your legal and regulatory register template at least annually, or whenever significant changes occur in your organisation, technology environment, or regulatory landscape. Most frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF require documented policy review cycles.
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